Summer is in full swing and it’s great to see the community event calendar packed with an eclectic and exciting mix of opportunities which will invite organisations and their employees to embrace some of the season’s best experiences.

This inSPIRE EDIT news roundup shares some of the newest incentives that Norway, quintessential England, picture postcard Austria, Istanbul and the natural beauty of Mexico have to offer.

Read on for a whistlestop tour of the latest updates from Britannia, the Royal Lancaster London, Falkensteiner, ODS Turkey and Amstar DMC.

Entertainment à la Las Vegas in Trondheim, Norway

Britannia’s Palmehaven Restaurant, a Trondheim institution, presents the summer season of its popular Artist-in-Residence evenings from now (June 23) until September 3.

A collection of fantastic artists host intimate Las Vegas style dinner-and-show performances in the elegant, grand dining room. Tickets, which include an arrival aperitif and sumptuous three-course meal, are limited, ensuring an up close and personal atmosphere.

The concerts are part of Britannia’s long history of bringing art and culture to Trondheim.

For more information visit https://britannia.no/en/collector/artist-in-residence-summer-programme

A very British picnic in the park

Celebrate summer in the UK’s capital, with Royal Lancaster London’s new Picnic in the Park package.

Treat your team to a visit to this commanding mid-century architectural icon and Indulge in a luxurious overnight stay complete with breakfast overlooking Hyde Park, then take the time to explore the world-famous green space with a carefully curated picnic hamper.

Brimming with gorgeous goodies including afternoon tea favourites – traditional finger sandwiches, homemade scones a selection of decadent sweet treats and a bottle of Bollinger Champagne.

For more information visit https://www.royallancaster.com/promotions/picnic-in-the-parkan-overnight-stay-with-an-afternoon-tea-hamper/

See Lake Wörthersee from private motorboat

Let Falkensteiner’s Schlosshotel Velden whisk you away to the magic of Lake Wörthersee, Austria’s most beautiful body of water.  Explore hidden places at the lake, listen to exciting Wörthersee-stories from captain Robert and enjoy memorable moments on and in the water.

Whether it’s with a personal barkeeper on board or whilst cruising romantically into the sunset or going water skiing,  the hotel is happy to organise a whole raft of private cruise experiences on its own motorboat before you make your way back to enjoy some dishes from their restaurant at the lake. See https://www.falkensteiner.com/en/schlosshotel-velden/experience-concierge to be inspired.

Istanbul and all that jazz

Turkey is pulling out all the stops with some sensational jazz festivals this summer.  The 29th Istanbul Jazz Festival takes place from June 25 to July 7, offering a broad-spectrum of event featuring classical and modern jazz, Latin and Nordic jazz and other music including rock, pop, reggae and funk. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, the event reaches well beyond the traditional concert hall venues to the city’s historical sites, streets, trams and ferries. See https://caz.iksv.org/en for more information.

Exploration and adventure in Mexico brought to you by Amstar

Visitors can embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a trip to the heart of the Riviera Maya, Cancun.

Amstar, a world-class destination management company will take you on an adrenalin-filled excursion to more than 1,000 acres of tropical jungle in Emotions Native Park.

Guests are invited to live life on the wild side with an all-terrain adventure through jungle paths, exploring huge caves, soaring above the trees on zip lines or experiencing ancient Mayan ruins. As part of this extraordinary outing, they can also participate in a Mayan ceremony where a shaman will share the ancient culture’s views on nature, their surroundings and the cosmos.

Visit:  https://www.amstardmc.com/excursions/excursion-details.26.3016.emotionsnativepark/ for more information.